Shloka 2.91.43

भरद्वाजाश्रमे भरतसैन्यस्य दिव्यात्मिथ्यम् / Divine Hospitality to Bharata’s Army at Bharadvaja’s Hermitage

Devanagari script

तेनैव च मूहूर्तेन दिव्याऽभरणभूषिताः।आगुर्विंशतिसाहस्राः ब्रह्मणा प्रहिताः स्त्रियः।।।।

Transliteration

tenaiva ca muhūrtena divyābharaṇa-bhūṣitāḥ | āgur viṃśati-sāhasrāḥ brahmaṇā prahitāḥ striyaḥ ||

Translation

At that very moment, twenty thousand women—adorned with celestial ornaments—arrived, sent by Brahmā.

Context

At that very moment twenty thousand women adorned with beautiful ornaments sent by Brahma presented themselves.

Characters & Entities

• Brahmā
• twenty thousand women (striyaḥ)
• celestial ornaments (divyābharaṇa)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma is depicted as creating auspicious order and support; the narrative frames abundance and service as aligned with righteous reception of guests.

What is the narrative situation?

Further elements of the miraculous hospitality appear—celestial attendants arrive in vast number, attributed to Brahmā’s sending.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The host’s completeness in service—ensuring comfort and honor for guests through every needed provision.